The drive from Brentwood, TN to Brentwood Estates, TN covers 178.9 miles and takes about 3h 20m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, I 65, Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 164.2 miles on I 40.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
89.4 miles from Brentwood, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 40m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
164.2 mi
2h 57m
I 65
5 mi
5m
Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
2.1 mi
2m
North Cedar Bluff Road
1.6 mi
3m
Chert Pit Road
0.8 mi
2m
Wilson Pike
0.5 mi
<1m
Middlebrook Pike
0.5 mi
1m
Church Street East
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 164.2 mi, about 2h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brentwood, TN and Brentwood Estates, TN.
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Start on Andes Road
0.3 mi·40 sec·Andes Road
2
Continue on Chert Pit Road
0.8 mi·2 min·Chert Pit Road
3
Turn right onto SR 169
0.5 mi·1 min·Middlebrook Pike
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left onto North Cedar Bluff Road
1.6 mi·3 min·North Cedar Bluff Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
198 ft·4 sec
Toward I 40, I 75Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 40 West, I 75 South: Nashville, Chattanooga
7
Merge onto I 40; I 75
9.4 mi·10 min·I 40; I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
155 mi·2 hr 46 min·I 40
Toward NashvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 213AToward I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattanooga
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 53Toward I 440 West: Memphis
11
Continue on I 440
2.1 mi·2 min·Debra K Johnson Memorial Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi·15 sec
Exit 5Toward I 65: Nashville, HuntsvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·15 sec
Toward I 65 South: Huntsville
14
Continue on this road
0.5 mi·57 sec·this road
Exit 5Toward 65: Huntsville
15
Merge onto I 65
5.0 mi·5 min·I 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Exit 74BToward SR 254 West: Old Hickory Boulevard, BrentwoodUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn slight right onto SR 254
0.1 mi·14 sec·Old Hickory Boulevard
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto US 31
0.3 mi·40 sec·Franklin Road
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto SR 252
0.3 mi·43 sec·Church Street East
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto TN 252
0.5 mi·56 sec·Wilson Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto Meadowlawn Drive
0.3 mi·1 min·Meadowlawn Drive
22
Arrive at destination
Meadowlawn Drive
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 89.4 miles from Brentwood, TN, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 164.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 39 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.4 miles or 1h 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brentwood Estates, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brentwood, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brentwood, TN
This is one driving day of about 178.9 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Brentwood, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 164.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 176.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.1 mi into trip|~2m in|SR 169 / Middlebrook Pike
Turn right onto SR 169 / Middlebrook Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
12.9 mi into trip|~18m in|I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward Nashville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Nashville
7
167.7 mi into trip|~3h 4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattanooga
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 213A
Toward I 24 East, I 440 West: Memphis, Chattano...
8
171.1 mi into trip|~3h 9m in
Take the exit toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward I 65: Nashville, Huntsville
8
176.9 mi into trip|~3h 16m in
Take the exit toward SR 254 West: Old Hickory Boulevard, Brentwood
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 74B
Toward SR 254 West: Old Hickory Boulevard, Bren...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.97 one way
$55.94 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg63 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$30.71
$61.42
premium
$4.89
$34.43
$68.86
diesel
$5.61
$39.50
$79.00
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53.7
0
$18.78
$8.59
Efficient EV
44.7
0
$15.65
$7.16
EV Truck/SUV
71.6
0
$25.05
$11.45
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Brentwood, TN
Afternoon
in Brentwood on Sunday
Local time
12:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brentwood Estates, TN
Morning
in Brentwood Estates on Sunday
Local time
11:56 AM
CDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 20m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...
21 mi from route
~52 min detour
Free
near mile 154.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
178.9 mi in 3h 20m, mostly highway — 164.2 mi of that is on I 40.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 164.2 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 65. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near SR 169 / Middlebrook Pike.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 178.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (SR 169 / Middlebrook Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 167.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brentwood, TN and Brentwood Estates, TN, road signs point toward Nashville and Chattanooga.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 20m. Total distance: 178.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 164.2 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Brentwood Estates, TN before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (SR 169 / Middlebrook Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.9 miles (I 40): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 167.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Brentwood Estates, TN, but most travelers stay overnight.
